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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,465.56, 68,198.52 and 15,883.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,465.56, 68,198.52 and 15,883.28 is: 23,824.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,465.56 : 68,198.52 = 15,883.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,465.56/68,198.52 = 15,883.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,465.56x = 68,198.52 × 15,883.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,465.56x = 1,083,216,188.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,216,188.75/45,465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,824.98

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